Means for transporting harvested products



-E. DE BOYRIE.

MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING HARVESTED PRODUCTS. APPLICATION FILED MAR. 22, 1919.

1,841,042, Patented May 25, 1920.

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APPLICATION FILED MAR.22, I9I9. 1,341,042. Patented May 25,1920.

2 SHEETSSHEET 2- EUGENE DI: BOYRIE, 0F COLONIA EL SITIO, ElBMITA, CUBA MEAN S FOR TBANSPOBTING HARVESTED PRODUCTS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 25, 1920.

Application filed. March 22, 1919. Serial No. 284.267.

'1 '0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EUonNE on BOYRIE, a French citizen, residin at Colonia El Sitio, Ermita, Province of riente, Republic of Cuba, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Means for Transporting Harvested Products, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to means for transporting harvested products, and more particularly to loading means whereby the conveyance of harvested sugar cane is facilitated.

A further object of the invention aims at the provision of means for conveniently loading and unloading the truck.

Another object entails the provision of a derrick which may be readily placed in functional position with respect to a loaded crate so that the latter may be conveniently lifted onto the truck.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a derrick on a truck such that the derrick in functional position is partly supported by the truck and partly on the ground to straddle a loaded crate and thereby enable a lifting of the crate in balanced condition.

Still another object of the invention embraces the provision of operating means on the truck carrying the derrick so that the latter may be conveniently placed in functional position and the lifting elements connected with the load.

It is also an object of the invention to provide certain details and features of construction and combination tending to increase the effectiveness and general desirability of a device of this character.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, the invention, then, consists of the means hereinafter fully described and particularly pointed out in the claims, the annexed drawings and the following description setting forth the preferred embodiment of the invention without, however, exhausting the possible modifications which may be evolved on the principle on which the invention is predicated.

In said drawings:

Fi ure 1 is a front elevation of a derrick or li ting apparatus for raising a portable crate, which is shown loaded and deposited on the platform of a vehicle which has been placed underneath the apparatus subsequent t me gfihgbmt r F ig. 2 is a detail view in perspective of the tripod constituting the derrick, and of parts associated therewith.

Referring to the drawing, 1 and 2 designate legs of a derrick provided in the shape of a tripod, the legs 1 and 2 being located on one side while the legs 5 and 5 are arranged on the other side and are respectively interconnected to constitute a rigid system. The legs 1, 2 are interconnected by transverse members or bars 3, preferably arranged near the upper ends of the legs, and diagonal brace members 4 are further con nected with the structure formed by the legs 1, 2. As is indicated in Fig. 2, the legs 1,2 taper upwardly while the legs 5, 5 taper downwardly. The latter are interconnected by cross bars 6 arranged at suitable intervals throughout the length of the legs, and a shaft 7 extends through the upper ends of the legs 1, 2, 5, et'c., to serve as a pivot for the two leg systems, whereby the latter may be separated from' one another or closed with respect to one another according to the use or non-use of the derrick.

A chain 8 interconnects the outer legs 1 and 2 with the outer legs 5 and 5 respectively to limit the extent to which said tripod may be opened. To each of the legs 1 and 2 a brace 9 is pivotally secured and is adapted to engage with an undercut portion 9 a cross bar 6 so as to lock the tripod in a certain open position. The free ends of the,

braces 9 are interconnected by a cross beam 10. The lower end of the legs 5 is inserted in an iron shoe 11 equipped at the lower face with a pointed stake 12, whereby the legs 5 may be securely maintained in the ground in the open position of the tripod. The shod end is placed on the ground so that the tripod straddles the load to be raised and transported.

The legs 1 and 2 are pivotally secured on a beam 14 provided on its upper face with U-shaped chairs 15, receivin the lower end of the legs 1, 2 which are pivotally secured to the chairs by pivot pins 16. The beam 14 constitutes a central longitudinal member of the vehicle frame 17 of a truck carried by the wheels 18 and said longitudinal member 14 is disposed between and flush with two central longitudinal framemembers 19. A pivot pin 20 extends through the beams 19 and 14 whereby the latter may be swung about a horizontal axis. The beam 14 is guided by two bails 21 which are secured with their side portions to the inner side of the longitudinal beams 19, and a plurality of holes 22 are arranged in said side members in registering relation to permit the insertion of a bolt 23 for a purpose presently to be described.

The longitudinal beam 14 may be inclined with respect to the side beam 19 in any desired angular position and may be maintained in such position by the bolts 23 which pass through the holes 22 in the side plates of the U-members 21. The U-members 21 receiveunderneath the beam 14, blocks 24, and the bolts 23 serve as abutments for the blocks when the side beams 19 are inclined with respect to the beam 14. On the upper face of the longitudinal beam 14 a water level 25 is arranged to indicate whether or not the longitudinal beam 14 is in the true horizontal position and which may be brought about when the vehicle is on uneven territory by the insertion of the bolts 23 in proper apertures.

The axle 7 which connects the two leg systems of the tripod, carries a plurality of pulleys 26 over which are trained a like number of cables 27 of a hoisting apparatus 0'1"" elevator 28. These cables are wound on a drum 29 formed integral with a wheel 30 of a contrivance to pay in or out the cable 27. The drum and wheel are mounted on a frame 31 mounted on the vehicle, generally designated by 35. In addition to the drum 29, another drum' 32 is supported on the frame 31 and the drum 32 is manipulated by a pilot wheel 33 to pay in or out the cable 34, mounted on the drum 32. As indicated in Fig. 1 the cable 34 is secured after passing around a guide sheave to a cross bar 3 of the tripod whereby the latter canbe arranged in the position shown in solid lines in Fig. 1 or in dotted lines. The dotted line position is occupied by the tripod whenever the hoisting apparatus is to be carried from one field to the other and when the place of lifting a load is reached the tripod is opened by suitable manipulation of the pilot Wheel 33 so that the two leg systems of the tripod straddle the load. The portable crate, or receptacle, generally designated by 36, includes a base frame formed of spaced longitudinal beams interconnected by cross beams. To the base frame a plurality of cross boards 40 are secured. The cross boards 40 have a' length in excess of the width of the base frame so that they serve for the re ception of vertical stakes 42 to complete the structure of the crate. The corner stakes 42' are provided With foot portions 44 which hold the crate above ground and also serve for securing the crate on a truck, generally designated by 45.

As shown in Fig. 1, the truck 45 comprises a frame 46 and is equipped with wheels 47.

The frame 46 constitutes a platform having bail members 48 extending laterally therefrom adapted to receive the corner stakes 44 when the crate is placed on the truck to be transported. The corner stakes 42 are equipped with braces 49 which secure said stakes to the cross boards 40, the braces having portions lying flat on the upper face of the transverse beam and on the inner face of the stakes, which are secured to the interconnected parts by screws or other suitable means. The stakes 42 on each side are in tel-connected by means of longitudinal beams 50 and 51, secured by bolts to the outer faces of the stakes and arranged respectively near the top and at the middle portion of said stakes. On the upper face of the base frame bail members (not shown) are secured which are adapted to receive the hooks of chains 56 depending from the hoisting device 28, so that upon the paying in of the cable 27 the hoisting device 28 together with the crate is raised by virtue of the attachment of the chain 56. The transverse beams of the base frame are each equipped with two horizontal handles 57 which may be seized when the crate is to be removed from the truck after having been emptied.

The manner of harvesting cane and the use of the various devices is as follows: The portable crate 36 is placed on the ground near the place where the sugar cane has been cut and is filled by the farmhand such that the cane is placed longitudinally in the crate and carried by the transverse beams -10. The cane is placed in layers until. the crate is filled to the top of the stakes 42. After the crate has been thus loaded with cane the truck carrying the tripod is arranged adjarent to the crate and thereupon the drum 32 is actuated by means of the pilot wheel 33 to pay out the cable 3-1, so that the tripod is placed from the position shown in dotted lines to that shown in solid line. The point '12 of the tripod shoe 11 is forced into the ground so as to impart stability to the hoisting apparatus. Subsequently the tripod is arranged such that the beam H- is in horizontal position, this being indicated by the water level 25 arranged on the beam. The bolts 23 serve to lock the longitudinal beam in adjusted position. After the tripod has been set for operation the drum 29 is actuated to pay out the cable 27 whereby the hoisting apparatus is sulliciently lowered to permit the chains 56 to be secured to the bail members or hooks of the crate. The crate is then raised by the proper rotation of the drum 29 and is maintained 1n raised position until the truck 45 is arranged underneath the basket in the position to receive the crate 36 when the latter is lowered so that the corner stakes 44 enter the bail members 48. extending laterally from the platform 46 of the truck. The

hooks of the chains 56 are then detached from the .bail members of the basket and the hoisting apparatus 28 is again raised so as to clear the basket, and the vehicle 45 can then depart with a loaded basket 36 to the factory or other place of destination. The crate 36 having been disposed of in the manner described it becomes then necessary to move the truck carrying the tripod to another place where another loaded basket awaits removal. The point 12 of the legs 5 of the tripod is withdrawn from the ground by means of winding up the cableB l and in the further winding up of the cable the legs 5 will approach the legs 2 as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1. he vehicle together with the derrick is then drawn to some other place where a loaded basket is ready for transportation, and when this position has been reached the tripod may be opened and lowered to insert the point 12 into the ground to stabilize the tripod. The previously described operation of raising the crate and placing another truck underneath the same is then repeated. When a vehicle which has transported a loaded basket to the place of destination returns the empty basket is removed by seizing the handles 57 and lifting it therefrom onto the ground thus being ready for renewed loading.

It is obvious that the invention may be variously changed and altered within the spirit thereof; various changes and modifications are included within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In combination with a truck having a platform composed of longitudinal beams, a stabilizing beam pivotally supported between two longitudinal beams, a tripod pivotally secured with two legs to said stabilizing beam, the third leg portion being hingedly mounted to the upper ends of said two legs, means for arranging said stabilizing beam in horizontal position, and means for actuating said tripod to rest with the third leg on the ground.

2. In combination with, a truck having a platform, including longitudinal beams, a stabilizing beam pivotally supported intermediate its ends between two longitudinal beams, a tripod secured with two legs to said stabilizing beam to swing in lateral direction, the third leg being hingedly mounted to the upper ends of said two legs, means for arranging said stabilizing beam in horizontal position, means for actuating said tripod to rest with the third leg on the ground, and hoisting means arranged on said tripod.

3. In combination with a truck having a platform, including longitudinal beams, a stabilizing beam pivotally supported intermediate its ends between two longitudinal beams, a tripod secured with two legs to said stabilizing beam to swing in a lateral direction, the third leg being hingedly mounted to the upper end of said two legs, means for arranging said stabilizing beam in horizontal position, means for actuating said tripod to rest with the third leg on the ground, hoisting means arranged on said tripod, and means for locking the tripod in open position.

4. In combination with a truck having a platform, including longitudinal beams, a stabilizing beam pivotally supported intermediate its ends between two longitudinal beams, means for securing said stabilizing beam in desired position, means for indicating the adjusted position of said beam, a tripod secured with two legs to said stabilizing beam to swing in a lateral direction, the third leg being hingedly mounted to the upper ends of said two legs, means for actuating said tripod to rest with the third leg on the ground, and hoisting means arranged on said tripod.

5. In combination with a truck having a platform, including longitudinal beams, a stabilizing beam pivotally supported intermediate its ends between two longitudinal beams, means for securing said stabilizing beam in desired position, means for indicating the adjusted position of said beam, a tripod secured with two legs to said stabilizing beam to swing in lateral direction, the third leg being hingedly mounted to the upper end of said two legs, means for actuating said tripod to rest with the third leg on the ground, hoisting means arranged on said tripod, and means for locking the tripod in open position.

In witness whereof I aiiix my signature.

EUGENE or. BOYRIE. 

